The Chicago Bitcoin & Derivative Lounge 2025 is a relaxed, in-person gathering for hedge fund managers, crypto market makers, fintech founders, and sharp digital asset thinkers. Expect cold drinks, finger food, and bold conversations in one of the city’s most elegant venues.

🧠 Topics include:

• Crypto derivatives and structured strategies
• Trading ideas from hedge fund managers
• Blockchain innovations in institutional finance
• Public market entry and scaling strategies

🎤 Featured Speakers & Hosts:

Nicholas Levenstein

Founder, Nicholas Levenstein & CompanyNicholas began trading client funds six years ago and has delivered a 17x multiple, or 65% annualised return, by following disciplined hedge strategies. A Yale and UCLA MBA graduate, he’s passionate about derivatives and can’t wait to kick around new market ideas.

Eric Gravengaard

CFO, Escalon Services | CEO, Athena Bitcoin. Eric launched the first Bitcoin ATMs and co-developed El Salvador’s Chivo wallet system. He’s raised over $50M and executed $ 200 M+ in crypto transactions—expert in growth-stage fintech, compliance, and crypto-native infrastructure.

John Divine

Digital Asset Specialist, BlockFillsWith a background in HFT at CME and ICE, John is a seasoned voice in derivatives and execution. At BlockFills, he advises institutions across traditional and digital assets, environmental markets, and trading strategy.

📍 Venue: London House, Chicago

85 East Wacker Drive, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601